OIG AMTRAK AUDIT: Now, in 2016, AMTRAK asked for ANOTHER 1.8 Billion for Calendar YR 2017…..AND GOT IT. 😲4.2 Billion in Tax Payer Subsidies for a 2 YEAR PERIOD. WOW! In 2016, AMTRAK stated they posted ‘RECORD RIDESHIP NUMBERS’. If that’s the case and thing’s are FINALLY looking up, WHY does AMTRAK still need in EXCESS OF 1 Billion/YR in Subsidies? It’s too early to see if that money is being put to good use, so let’s look at WHAT else is in the report.

OIG AMTRAK AUDIT: Now, in 2016, AMTRAK asked for ANOTHER 1.8 Billion for Calendar YR 2017…..AND GOT IT. 😲


4.2 Billion in Tax Payer Subsidies for a 2 YEAR PERIOD. WOW!  In 2016, AMTRAK stated they posted ‘RECORD RIDESHIP NUMBERS’. If that’s the case and thing’s are FINALLY looking up, WHY does AMTRAK still need in EXCESS OF 1 Billion/YR in Subsidies?  

It’s too early to see if that money is being put to good use, so let’s look at WHAT else is in the report.

Semiannual Report to Congress, October 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018,


Office of Inspector General, Department of the Treasury